Budapest to Lucca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483 miles 777.3 km · straight line
579.6 miles estimated 932.8 km · driving distance
11h 40min estimated drive time
HUF 36379 - HUF 44774 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Budapest from Lucca?

The distance from Budapest to Lucca is 483 miles (777.3 km) as the crow flies. Lucca is located WSW of Budapest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.6 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Budapest is in Hungary, while Lucca is in Italy.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Budapest and Lucca. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Budapest to Lucca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 40min HUF 36379 - HUF 44774 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 0min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 5min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Budapest & Lucca

Quick Facts

Budapest
47.50°N, 19.04°E
Europe/Budapest
96m elevation
Lucca
43.84°N, 10.50°E
Europe/Rome
19m elevation
Explore more routes from Lucca

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients